The Issue of Ivory

RobertGuy · 7th October 2017, 07:42 AM

The UK government has entered a consultation period on the issue of ivory sales, so now is the time for UK dealers and collectors to make their voices heard through their local MPs. I don't think there is yet any attempt to require old ivory pieces to be destroyed but the sale of nearly all ivory items would be banned.

Rick · 7th October 2017, 10:42 PM

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Originally Posted by RobertGuy

The UK government has entered a consultation period on the issue of ivory sales, so now is the time for UK dealers and collectors to make their voices heard through their local MPs. I don't think there is yet any attempt to require old ivory pieces to be destroyed but the sale of nearly all ivory items would be banned.

To wit:
https://committeeforculturalpolicy.o...ry-repository/

mariusgmioc · 8th October 2017, 07:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Rick

To wit:
https://committeeforculturalpolicy.o...ry-repository/

This happens when idiocy rules!

We replaced normality and common sense with rules made by idiots and enforced by idiots. And unfortunately this trend can easily be seen in all aspects of our society.

A. G. Maisey · 8th October 2017, 08:12 AM

Yep.

I spent a lot of my life ensuring that rules fitting Marius' comments did in fact function effectively.

I've seen the bad joke from the inside.

Sajen · 8th October 2017, 08:43 AM

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Originally Posted by mariusgmioc

This happens when idiocy rules!

We replaced normality and common sense with rules made by idiots and enforced by idiots. And unfortunately this trend can easily be seen in all aspects of our society.

Wise words!

Rick · 8th October 2017, 04:34 PM

One more thing:
https://www.huffingtonpost.com/jamie...b_5745994.html

Tim Simmons · 8th October 2017, 05:16 PM

I could and will agree with all that has been said. However ivory is just another material like plastic except natural. The situation could promote a deeper appreciation of other materials or what we see as art and I have to say it what we believe to be " high end " a ghastly term. Some of the ivory "high end " is not worked in any remarkable art way, the only value is because people have been led to believe in the value. This is now going to change like many fashions and ideas in history. Sorry if it adds to the upset.

Rick · 8th October 2017, 05:50 PM

Is it ironic that even Mammoth ivory falls under this proscription?

8th October 2017, 05:50 PM	#8
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,336	Shotgun Laws Is it ironic that even Mammoth ivory falls under this proscription?

7th October 2017, 07:42 AM	#1
RobertGuy Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Posts: 135	The UK government has entered a consultation period on the issue of ivory sales, so now is the time for UK dealers and collectors to make their voices heard through their local MPs. I don't think there is yet any attempt to require old ivory pieces to be destroyed but the sale of nearly all ivory items would be banned.

8th October 2017, 08:12 AM	#4
A. G. Maisey Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 6,988	Yep. I spent a lot of my life ensuring that rules fitting Marius' comments did in fact function effectively. I've seen the bad joke from the inside.

8th October 2017, 04:34 PM	#6
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,336	One more thing: https://www.huffingtonpost.com/jamie...b_5745994.html

8th October 2017, 05:16 PM	#7
Tim Simmons Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: What is still UK Posts: 5,842	I could and will agree with all that has been said. However ivory is just another material like plastic except natural. The situation could promote a deeper appreciation of other materials or what we see as art and I have to say it what we believe to be " high end " a ghastly term. Some of the ivory "high end " is not worked in any remarkable art way, the only value is because people have been led to believe in the value. This is now going to change like many fashions and ideas in history. Sorry if it adds to the upset.